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Jan 25- Still waiting for snow!
PNW snow forecast showing dry weather to start the week, light midweek snow chances, and a change toward unsettled conditions later in the week.
Jan 25


Skiing Silver Mountain — Road trip with my son Zack
Spring skiing at Silver Mountain delivers exactly what most of us are looking for when we're in the mountains. Great groomers, fun steeps, terrain for all abilities, and short lift lines. Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho. Here are my notes from a fun spring road trip with my son Zack. Silver Mountain is a long time Powder Poobah sponsor, and this visit gave us the chance to experience firsthand why it works so well for families, and all levels of skier & snowboarders
Jan 25


Jan 22- Think snow. The extended still offers hope.
Dry January continues, but the extended forecast still offers hope. What to watch next and why February often turns things around.
Jan 21


Jan 18- Dry Now, Snow Chances Return by Thursday
Hello Skiers and Snowboarders, Short-Term Forecast Sunday through Wednesday, we continue with the upper-level ridge of high pressure. This ridge has been in place for the last week and has blocked any weather systems from coming into our region to bring us snow. The good news is that this ridge of high pressure will be replaced by Thursday with an area of low pressure. We can expect some snow, and the extended outlook addresses this. Snow and Weather Summary Monday: Dry! C
Jan 18


Jan 15- No snow coming — What is La Niña doing?
A weak La Niña raised the odds for snow this winter, but persistent high pressure has kept storms away. Here’s what went wrong so far—and what could still change.
Jan 15


Jan 11- Mon–Wed: rain early, sun breaks, then clouds
Mon–Wed forecast: rain early, sun breaks, then clouds. Extended outlook turns spring-like and mild.
Jan 11


Jan 8- Friday and Saturday the best days.
Hello Skiers and Snowboarders, @ChelseaHasHope at Crystal on Wed, Jan 8 Short-Term Forecast Friday and Saturday will be great days to hit the slopes!! Many resorts received over 20" of snow (cumulative) on Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be another 2 to 3" today. Friday morning, we expect several inches in the morning with some afternoon sun breaks. Snoqualmie Pass : since WSDOT (on 1/8) shows rain, Andrea asked for more info. From about 1am - 8 am very light snow (1"). Af
Jan 8


Jan 4- Snow is back: up to 22″ by Thursday
Snow returns to the Washington Cascades this week, with significant midweek accumulations expected, plus a featured short film from Washington-raised skier and aerial artist Sasha Galitzki.
Jan 4


Dec 31 – Snow returns Friday with mixed conditions possible
Late-week increasing clouds and light snow Thursday night, followed by 4–8 inches Friday at mid to upper slopes, continued weekend snowfall, and heavier totals of 6–10 inches possible at Mt. Baker.
Dec 31, 2025
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